Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Springfield GMT or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

At MSRP the Smith & Bradley Springfield GMT is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $279 for the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar — a $80 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Springfield GMT or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Smith & Bradley Springfield GMT wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Springfield GMT or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Smith & Bradley Springfield GMT.

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Smith & Bradley Springfield GMT

MSRP $199

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Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

MSRP $279

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Springfield GMT44mm

DS4 Meridian Solar42mm

Power Reserve

Springfield GMT—

DS4 Meridian Solar—

Water Resistance

Springfield GMT100m

DS4 Meridian Solar200m

MSRP

Springfield GMT$199

DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Superluminova

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$199

$279

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